Ok so here’s my top ten most inluential albums of all time. Two things to bear in mind – firstly this is my list, not a definitive guide, you may agree or disagree, but to me this is it. Secondly these are not my favourites of all time – i’ll save that for a later date – this is the most inluential albums. Enjoy

1. Sgt Peppers lonley hearts club band – The Beatles

Ok, i’m not this bands’ biggest fan, but you gotta hand it to them, it kick started so much in music that many of us take for granted. There were many previous albums, but this is The definitive beatles album, and is a gem from the late 60’s.

2. Dark side of the moon – Pink Ployd

If you have heard this you know why. If not don’t bother arguing – go buy this and listen. (and yes i’m well aware that wish you were here is in existance, it is also an awesome album)

3. Kill ‘em all – Metallica

Kick started all things thrash – they may have done more since, but this became a new and defining sound for a generation.

4. Oxygene – Jean Michel Jarre

Electronic musical opera that has also influenced many electronic and dance acts since. Groundbreaking stuff, and wrote the rulebook (not that there should be or is one in music) for melodic synth music. Oxygene part 4 remains one of the most influential instrumentals of all time, whilst oxygene part 2 featured in a couple of adverts recently. Worth a listen if you like feeling spaced out.

5. The Bends – Radiohead

The lads from oxford often inspire with each album, but this became the most memorable sound for most fans, building on the sound of pablo honey to create some of the most beautiful songs heard from the band. Fake plastic trees, Street Spirit, High and dry and the title track stand out here.

6. Rage against the machine – Rage against the machine

Blending hip hop and metal – was never really equalled (although many tried) until the nu-metal movement of the late nineties. Piercing vocals and some of the most inventive guitar work make for one of the most awesome albums to ever grace the ears of metal fans everywhere. Killing in the name of remains a classic, whilst wake up gained attention when it featured in The Matrix.

7. The Joshua tree – U2

Earlier efforts from this band proved to be interesting in places and just plain crap elsewhere, however with this album the band began their journey to mega stardom – and deservedly so. Not really a bad song on this album at all. With or Without you and the chiming sound of where the streets have no name are two of the classics from this album.

8. What’s the story – oasis

I hate this band, but it’s gotta be said this album has some classics on it. The sound of a generation on one album, with some wonderful sing along moments such as wonderwall, champaigne supernova and don’t look back in anger.

9. Nirvana – Nevermind

Ok firstly I know thats not the correct Album cover, but I couldn’t resist it. Great album, made a band seemingly appear from no-where. Great stuff – the stand out track is of course smells like teen spirit.

10. The colour and the shape – Foo Fighters

Everlong, My hero and Monkey Wrench – need I say more?